With the rapid advance of information technology, learning via internet has become a widespread phenomenon. So is the change of organization in higher education due to economic and cultural globalization. Globalization is a phenomenon, a vision demanding for dialogue; it becomes a policy taken by higher education institutions. As the consequence of globalization, educational reform pushes for an increasing visibility of market mechanisms and business management. So, in order to enhance management efficiency, to cut down the costs, and to integrate resources for better overall performance, higher education institutions must adopt strategic alliance. Current strategic alliance strategies in Taiwan include: (1) internationalization and international academic cooperation (academic exchange); (2) strategic alliance with industry sectors; (3) a strategic alliance with local resource. This study concludes that: (a) globalization has become a catalyst for the reform of higher education policy; (b) strategic alliance can enhance academic internationalization and Taiwan's visibility on the international stage; and (c) strategic alliance allows the integration of resources and the enhancement of competitiveness.